Lincolnton, Lincoln County

Yosko Sushi Bar and Restaurant

111 MAIN (A) ST A LINCOLNTON, GA 30817

Food

Latest score

Dec 19, 2025

City

Lincolnton

County

Lincoln

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in cooler at sushi station temping ~50f CA: ensure cooler is repaired or replaced ASAP

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prepped food in coolers with no date marking CA: ensure all prepped food is dated with discard date 7 days after prep, including prep date

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed kitchen door, front doors with gaps, flies in kitchen CA: ensure all exterior doors seal properly

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coolers, hood, with food/slime buildup CA: ensure all equipment is clean effectively

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed RIC behind sushi bar temping above 41F CA: ensure all cold holding units are temping at or below 41F, repair/replace cooler COS: food moved to different cooler

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish in ROP stating to remove package before thawing in cooler (reduced oxygen packaging) CA: ALWAYS follow thawing instructions on ROP fish COS: thawed fish discarded

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaps in exterior doors CA: ensure ALL exterior doors close all the way with no gaps, proper seals

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops in large containers of rice, sugar with handles in food/no handles CA: ensure all scoops have handles, handles are stored ABOVE top of food

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant standing water in dish area; porous floor CA: ensure floor is always cleanable - smooth and hard - and standing water is removed

Nov 12, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.